answer:Nerds get involved in projects and seem to be able to focus on them exclusively, without getting distracted by other things. They will work long hours purely because it interests them. This often turns into business success. They just like problems. Technical problems, that is. People problems—not so much—except perhaps at a remove, so they can theorize. Basically, that is the definition of Asperger’s Syndrome in a nutsell @wundayatta. We had a talk about this just last night with John Elder Robison, a well-known Aspie author. He’s written a book that basically helps the nerds, geeks and outcasts of the world figure out how to use their atypicalness to their advantage, Be Different. I’ll add this, nuts don’t fall far from trees. As more nerds/geeks have kids, there is more Autism in the world. That was another large topic of discussion last night. I had a long answer typed out, but this website kicked me out again. I’m going to have some breakfast now but will add more a little later @wundayatta…GOOD question!